Macroom bypass reduces traffic and pollution in town, but cycling rates remain low — study

The traffic in Macroom town centre ifollowing the opening of the bypass n December last year. Picture: Chani Anderson

Traffic levels have reduced significantly, while air and noise pollution have also diminished in a Cork town a year after its multi-million euro bypass opened.

A study into the effectiveness of the Macroom bypass in Co Cork also found that footfall in the town is up 25% but cycling rates remain low since the new road redirected traffic around the town.